Ohio voter fraud billboard accused of intimidating black voters

A new anti-“voter fraud” billboard financed by a private family foundation in Cleveland, Ohio is stirring debate and allegations of voter intimidation. Across from a subsidized housing development, a few blocks from three other projects, and down the street from Cuyahoga Community College, the huge sign reads: “Voter fraud is a felony. Up to 3 1/2 yrs and $10,000 fine.”

“This is blatant voter intimidation,” City Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland told the left wing blog Plunderbund. “A direct attack in the heart of African-American community meant to scare people and keep them from exercising their right to vote.”

This is not the first time conservative Republicans have been accused of voter intimidation.

A new anti-“voter fraud” billboard financed by a private family foundation in Cleveland, Ohio is stirring debate and allegations of voter intimidation. Across from a subsidized housing development, a few blocks from three other projects, and down the street from Cuyahoga Community College, the huge sign reads: “Voter fraud is a felony. Up to 3 1/2 yrs and $10,000 fine.”

“This is blatant voter intimidation,” City Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland told the left wing blog Plunderbund. “A direct attack in the heart of African-American community meant to scare people and keep them from exercising their right to vote.”

This is not the first time conservative Republicans have been accused of voter intimidation.